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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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